No matter what you need binoculars for, a high quality pair is always essential for whatever your task at hand. What is there to look for in binoculars that would judge their quality? Brightness, clarity, and color are three main elements; not to mention durability and what style they are. All of these are top quality with the Alpen Apex 496 8.5X50 Binoculars – one of the best pairs of binoculars on today’s market.